without Furthur ado..
Around & Around opener-cool idea
then 3 ballads
Dire Wolf , Bobby McGee, Sugaree
Mexicali-a little Polka
Here Comes Sunshine- First time I really hear Donna Jean in the mix. Somehow the song does not have the same jump it had in 73. I really wish they had tinkered with it in the studio because it was such a powerhouse.
Good jam but nowhere near what they were getting out of this tune in 73. And by the time they came back with it-awww never mind.
Always thought they could have rode HCS>WRS. that would be a good 1/2 hour of grateful dead
BIODTL-Going down the line,, Phil bringing some backing
vocals.and Jerry as well. Bob and Donna getting their pronouns together. -Nice Keith solo
Ship of Fools-one of the best things about 74 and to me this was the peak year for this tune. I love this tune in the 1st set.
Jack Straw-I would like to hear more umph here and some kinda jam before the final verse. Good to hear Phil on that last chorus.
Deal-Good hope they get back to the AroundX2 rocking tempo. When in doubt -Dance it out!
Promised>Bertha>Greatest- Now that's the sweet spot! great way to close out 1st set.